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In 2014 we were very happy to roll out our new video series, Academy Originals, in which we take a closer look at the world of movies from artists in front of behind the camera as well as several famous film fans. Here are a few things we found out along the way...
1. In the video above, learn how you should set aside a year to research your script if you want to be a screenwriter -- and have lots of index cards stockpiled at home.
2. If you're a kid auditioning for a Steven Spielberg film, inspiration can strike in the most unlikely moments.
3. "When you watch a movie, you are in the hands of whoever made that movie."
4. Creativity can come from anything around you.
5. Nothing beats seeing a movie on Sundays in a theater with a family member.
6. Friendship can be the springboard for a really good story.
7. With the right folks, you can make a movie in two days.
8. Sometimes procrastination can be a good thing.
9. You can create your masterpiece at any point in your life.
10. It's really, really hard to bring dinosaurs come to life in a movie.